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Santa Cruz waterfront properties offer buyers the ultimate beachside paradise. Whether you choose a mid-range beach bungalow or a sprawling luxury estate, you'll be able to enjoy the year round sunshine, mild climate and world class surfing right at your own doorstep. This area has served as the beach destination of choice for northern and central California residents for generations. Read more about Santa Cruz waterfront homes for sale.

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Santa Cruz Waterfront Home Statistics

Average Price $3.4M
Lowest Price $1.3M
Highest Price $6.3M
Total Listings 12
Avg. Price/SQFT $1.4K

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185 14th Ave, SANTA CRUZ

$6,250,000

185 14th Ave, SANTA CRUZ

4 Beds 6 Baths 4,414 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML82044563

Anderson Christie, Inc. 831-406-1031MLSListings Inc Logo

2974 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz

$5,795,000

2974 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,816 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML82041622

David Lyng Real Estate 831-345-0503MLSListings Inc Logo

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1212 W Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

$5,650,000

1212 W Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,907 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML82047317

eXp Realty of California Inc 831-688-9800MLSListings Inc Logo

335 13th Ave, SANTA CRUZ

$3,300,000

335 13th Ave, SANTA CRUZ

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,364 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML82045491

Bailey Properties 831-901-2856MLSListings Inc Logo

30 Ryans Way, SANTA CRUZ

$3,269,000

30 Ryans Way, SANTA CRUZ

3 Beds 4 Baths 2,099 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML82045635

Coldwell Banker Realty 831-345-0338MLSListings Inc Logo

300 Columbia St, SANTA CRUZ

$3,150,000

300 Columbia St, SANTA CRUZ

5 Beds 4 Baths 3,520 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML82045786

Bailey Properties 831-331-7828MLSListings Inc Logo

116 Mott Ave, SANTA CRUZ

$2,989,000

116 Mott Ave, SANTA CRUZ

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,610 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML82041007

Miritz & Bailey Real Estate, Inc 831-818-1944MLSListings Inc Logo

512 2nd St, SANTA CRUZ

$2,700,000

512 2nd St, SANTA CRUZ

6 Beds 5 Baths 2,957 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML82043748

Cornerstone Real Estate Services 408-807-5430MLSListings Inc Logo

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1010 Pelton Ave, SANTA CRUZ

$2,699,000

1010 Pelton Ave, SANTA CRUZ

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,612 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML82046761

Bailey Properties 831-234-2356MLSListings Inc Logo

417 Alta Loma Ln, Santa Cruz

$2,400,000

417 Alta Loma Ln, Santa Cruz

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,800 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML82046017

Room Real Estate 831-818-0310MLSListings Inc Logo

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240 20th Ave, SANTA CRUZ

$1,699,999

240 20th Ave, SANTA CRUZ

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,832 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML82047057

Intero Real Estate Services 408-655-1401MLSListings Inc Logo

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572 Palisades, SANTA CRUZ

$1,299,000

572 Palisades, SANTA CRUZ

2 Beds 1 Bath 1,079 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML82047324

Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley 408-348-1022MLSListings Inc Logo



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Discover Santa Cruz Waterfront Homes For Sale

There is a great selection of waterfront homes for sale in the Santa Cruz area that serve ideal as rental properties, vacation or stay-cation homes. Nowhere else will you find the same combination of natural beauty, endless beaches, and world class food and wine. Wake up every morning to a sprawling oceanfront view, with panoramas of the ocean reaching out as far as the eye can see. Enjoy beach living at it's finest in your choice of character bungalow or well-appointed luxury home. Regardless, the surf and sand are close at hand in one of these waterfront homes!


Learn more about the different beach communities to help narrow down your search for the perfect, beachfront home!

Main Beach

When the term California beaches comes to mind, an images of the Boardwalk Amusement Park, just off of Main Beach, probably arises. This is an iconic area that is popular with tourists, locals, and athletes alike and has been drawing people to Santa Cruz for over a hundred years.

Pleasure Point Beach

Pleasure Point Beach is a renowned surf location on the northern shores of Monterey Bay. Pleasure Point real estate ranges from smaller beachside homes to large modern luxury mansions. All residents of Pleasure Point Beach enjoy the luxury of being steps away from the surf.

Capitola Beach

Capitola Beach is one of California's prettiest city beaches. It has lovely views of the Monterey Bay, sailboats moored offshore, and an iconic string of colorfully-painted cottages and shops along the water to add a festive touch. The draw of this neighborhood is the proximity to boutiques and high end restaurants.

La Selva Beach

These homes have amazing views that feel like you can see forever. Sunset State Beach is just around the corner and is a beautiful expanse of sea and sand. Spend the afternoon making sandcastles or take part in some of the unique sports such as surf fishing. Watch the sunset atop the wooden stairs or camp on the beach. When you live in a Santa Cruz waterfront home, taking advantage of being so close to the beach is a must! Enjoy fishing, surfing or boogie boarding right at your door. Some of the most stunning ocean views and most luxurious mansions are located right in La Selva Beach.


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